shine vs buff

shine and buff both are nouns.

shine is not an adjective while buff is an adjective.

shine and buff both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
shine	Yes	No	Yes	No
buff	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, buff is a hyponym of shine; that is, buff is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shine:

shine: make (a surface) shine
buff: polish and make shiny

Other hyponyms of shine include Simonise, Simonize, sleek, slick, burnish, furbish, gloss.

shine (noun)	buff (noun)
the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light	an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)
	a medium to dark tan color
	bare skin
	an ardent follower and admirer
	a soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen

shine (adjective)	buff (adjective)
	of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather

shine (verb)	buff (verb)
make (a surface) shine	polish and make shiny
experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion	strike, beat repeatedly
be shiny, as if wet
have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink
touch or seem as if touching visually or audibly
be distinguished or eminent
be clear and obvious
emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
be bright by reflecting or casting light
throw or flash the light of (a lamp)

Difference between shine and buff

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